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name: glass-annealer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'glass annealer' (also: lehr kiln operative, lehr kiln operator, lehr operative, glass annealing kiln operative, glass annealing kiln worker, glass annealing oven worker). Use when the user asks for typical glass annealer work such as: typical glass annealer responsibilities"
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# Glass Annealer

Glass annealers operate electric or gas kilns used to strengthen the glass products by a heating-cooling process, making sure the temperature is set according to specifications. They inspect the glass products through the entire process to observe any flaws.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adjust burner controls
- consult technical resources
- feed mirror machine
- follow production schedule
- form bed for glass
- maintain furnace temperature
- monitor automated machines
- observe glass under heat
- observe products' behaviour under processing conditions
- position glass on trays
- quality standards
- restore trays
- set up the controller of a machine
- supply machine
- tend lehr

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9980a417-f990-495a-ae11-66a112737f3b), O*NET 30.3 (51-9051.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*